SAFETY TIPS
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MAKE a home escape plan. Draw a map of your
home showing all doors and windows. Discuss the
plan with everyone in your home.
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KNOW at least two ways out of every room, if
possible. Make sure all doors and windows leading
outside open easily.
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HAVE an outside meeting place (like a tree, light
pole or mailbox) a safe distance from the home
where everyone should meet.
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PRACTICE your home fire drill at night and during
the day with everyone in your home, twice a year.
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PRACTICE using different ways out.
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TEACH children how to escape on their own in case
you can't help them.
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CLOSE doors behind you as you leave.
IF THE ALARM SOUNDS...
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lf the smoke alarm sounds, GET OUT AND STAY
OUT. Never go back inside for people or pets.
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lf you have to escape through smoke, GET LOW
AND GO under the smoke to your way out.
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CALL the fire department from outside your home.
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FACTS
Q
Onettrird of American
households who made an
estimate thought they would
have at least 6 minutes before
a fire in their home would
become life-threatening. The
time available is often less.
And only 896 said their first
thought on hearing a
smoke alarm would